Harry Truman actually said...

As a mark of respect to Mr. Forrestal's memory, it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast upon all public buildings and at all forts and military posts and naval stations, and on all vessels of the United States, until after the funeral shall have taken place.

Context

Proclamation 2840—Death of James Forrestal

05/21/1949

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